About the position

Excel Sports Management is hiring a paid Search and Advisory Intern for its Spring 2027 program. The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to the organization while applying classroom learning. The program is hybrid, with interns expected to work from the Dallas office approximately three days per week. Interns work 24–29.9 hours per week and may learn about other areas of the company through semester lunch-and-learns. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and housing. The Spring program runs from January 11, 2027, through May 6, 2027. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or as agreed with the advisor; in-office days are coordinated with the advisor’s schedule. The Search and Advisory Intern supports recruiters and search projects by preparing search materials, maintaining candidate and assignment information, coordinating meetings and communications, conducting research, and supporting client relationship management. The role also contributes to business development materials, internal templates and guides, utilization reporting, and cross-functional projects. The position pays \$15.00 per hour and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to project timelines and collaborate with internal and administrative team members to deliver projects on time.
• Prepare search documents, including Search Timelines, Position Specifications, Emerging Profile Reports, Long Lists, and Short Lists.
• Organize and maintain Pipedrive and CRM systems.
• Assist recruiters with entering candidate information and keeping assignments up to date.
• Coordinate meetings with clients and candidates and support communications throughout the search process.
• Conduct research and prepare documents and presentations to support new client acquisition.
• Assist in creating and implementing internal document templates and user guides to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Support client relationship management, including sourcing and sending client gifts, drafting communications, and identifying outreach opportunities.
• Manage internal utilization reports to track team capacity and project progress.
• Collaborate with sales, accounting, and creative teams on internal and client-facing projects.
• Prepare document user guides to support process improvement and consistency.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and adapt as needed.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to independently coordinate multiple streams of work with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and compellingly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and resourceful mindset, eagerness to learn, and initiative.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, with comfort interacting with internal teams and external clients.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to polished, professional results.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information, and prepare clear, concise reports or presentations.
• Must be a college senior who has completed junior year, a graduate student, or hold a bachelor's or postgraduate degree.
• Must be available to work under 30 hours per week and report to the Dallas office approximately three days per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using CRM tools.

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Opportunity to learn about other areas of the organization through semester lunch-and-learns.